Water-to-Go : Filter Water Bottle for Travellers
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Dave Shanks, co-founder of Water-to-Go, about why he created his filter water bottle to provide safe water for travellers. How did you set…
Sikkim and 6 Other Unique Villages in India
India is an incredibly diverse region that is home to as many as 1599 languages and at least nine religions. This variety can be attributed to it consisting of many…
Julian Carnall, Responsible Travel with Large Minority
Johan Smits discusses Sri Lanka, tuk tuk challenges and responsible travel with Julian Carnall, the man behind Large Minority and the Lanka Challenge. How did Large Minority come about? The…
10 of the Best Hikes in the World
Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…
5 Reasons Why You Should Still Go Backpacking
Backpacking, usually associated with those in their early 20s, offers adventure, one-off life experiences and some fantastic memories. Many of us over the age of 50 may not have had…
6 Things To Do in Whistler in Summer
Just like dogs and Christmas, Whistler isn’t just for winter. While this Canadian mountain resort undoubtedly offers some of the best snow sports and apres-ski in North America, the months…
Voyage to the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Taking an old paddlewheel steamer from Dhaka to the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh, Johan Smits finds poetry, a lost city and a vast water forest. “What beauty, what shades,…
Lord Howe Island; Australia’s Paradise Found
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – the World’s Most Crowded City
Johan Smits takes a deep breath before plunging into the world’s most crowded city, Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. I’m a fan of Sci-Fi films. And often it’s the atmospheric, non-tech parts…
Costa Rica Whale Watching – Ballena National Park
For much of the year, the south-western region of Costa Rica hosts the breeding waters of humpback whales in the protected waters of the Ballena National Marine Park. This makes…
Simon Albert: Charity Challenge
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Simon Albert, Director of Charity Challenge, which celebrates its 20th birthday in 2019 helping raise over £55 million for charity in the process. How…
Philippe Kjellgren: Around the World in 800 Days
Author of seven travel books and founder of the Kiwi Collection, luxury travel guru, Philippe Kjellgren (or PK), is currently travelling around the World in 800 days…
